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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,276.78, 69,427.46 and 24,083.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,276.78, 69,427.46 and 24,083.59 is: 36,131.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,276.78 : 69,427.46 = 24,083.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,276.78/69,427.46 = 24,083.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,276.78x = 69,427.46 × 24,083.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,276.78x = 1,672,062,360.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,062,360.96/46,276.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,131.78

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